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The KRG Turns Thirty: The Future of U.S.-Kurdish Relations in Iraq
On the anniversary of the Kurdish region’s first election, three experts take stock of the bilateral relationship and internal political and economic challenges.
May 23, 2022
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  • Bilal Wahab
  • Amberin Zaman
  • Vance Serchuk
◆ The KRG Turns Thirty
Book cover with U.S. and Egyptian soldiers taking part in Bright Star exercise
Maps & Graphics
In-Depth Reports
The U.S.-Egypt Military Relationship:
Complexities, Contradictions, and Challenges
Shared security interests, such as maintaining and expanding Arab-Israel peace efforts, can serve as the foundation of future ties.
May 23, 2022
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  • David Witty
Articles & Testimony
The Impact of Russia’s Ukraine Invasion in the Middle East and North Africa
A former Pentagon advisor testifies on how the war might affect Moscow's ability to sell arms to MENA governments and project power in the region.
May 18, 2022
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  • Grant Rumley
Israeli Prime Minister Bennett meets with the UAE's foreign minister in December 2021 - Source: Reuters
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Brief Analysis
Building an Arab-Israel Bloc: Can It Compensate for a Reluctant Washington?
Arab, European, and Israeli experts assess the possibilities and limits of normalization, discussing concerns about Iran’s nuclear program, U.S. retrenchment, and the Palestinian issue.
May 12, 2022
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  • Nickolay Mladenov
  • Zohar Palti
  • Ebtesam al-Ketbi
  • Karim Haggag
Saudi men read a newspaper - source: Reuters
Articles & Testimony
Is the West Losing the Battle of Narratives in the Middle East?
Instead of leaving misinformation and whataboutism largely unchallenged, Washington and its allies need to express their perspective to Arab audiences more effectively while highlighting Russian and Chinese hypocrisy.
May 9, 2022
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  • Anna Borshchevskaya
  • Catherine Cleveland
Leaders of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
Maps & Graphics
In-Depth Reports
The Age of Political Jihadism:
A Study of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
The Syria-based group now functions more like a government than a nonstate actor, portending a reorientation for the larger jihadist movement.
May 9, 2022
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  • Aaron Y. Zelin
Middle East Map Compass Binoculars
In-Depth Reports
Countering Iran's Regional Strategy
A Long-Term, Comprehensive Approach
A coordinated response to Iran’s aggression can preserve U.S. and Western interests, reinforce Israel and America’s Arab allies, and promote regional stability.
May 8, 2022
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  • Eyal Zamir
Articles & Testimony
We Can’t Face Down Putin Alone
Some potential allies in the Middle East may not be democracies, but they're not revisionist states either, so the United States cannot afford to write them off.
May 6, 2022
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  • Dennis Ross
Biden, Jordan's King Abdullah, Crown Prince Hussein
Brief Analysis
A Longer and Stronger Deal for Jordan
The kingdom can only transition from its crisis footing to a period of sustained economic growth if it receives more assistance over the coming period.
Apr 27, 2022
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  • Ben Fishman
A Ghauri nuclear-capable missile on parade in Pakistan
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
Renewed Saudi-Pakistan Contacts Revive Nuclear Fears
Deadlock in the Iran nuclear talks may prompt action by Riyadh, with Pakistani support.
Apr 27, 2022
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  • Simon Henderson
Russian president Vladimir Putin
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Brief Analysis
Decoding the "Riddle, Mystery, and Enigma" of Russia and the Emerging New World Order
Two veteran diplomats discuss what implications the Ukraine war holds for multilateral institutions, international law, and the global order they aim to uphold.
Apr 27, 2022
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  • Dennis Ross
  • Paula Dobriansky
Beyond the Blocs book cover
Maps & Graphics
In-Depth Reports
Beyond the Blocs
Jewish Settlement East of Israel's Security Barrier and How to Avert the Slide to a One-State Outcome
Communities outside the West Bank security barrier constitute an obstacle to a future two-state solution and a potential source of friction between Washington and Jerusalem.
Apr 26, 2022
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  • David Makovsky
An Israeli security officer stands guard at the scene of a terrorist shooting in Tel Aviv, March 2022.
Articles & Testimony
A Badly Needed New Approach to Quelling the Violence
A U.S.-Israel attempt to compel Qatar, the Palestinian Authority, and Hamas to end terrorist attacks against Israelis could ultimately help reset dynamics, even if such a move generates a costly short-term backlash.
Apr 25, 2022
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  • Ehud Yaari
Articles & Testimony
Why Arab Allies Don’t Trust the U.S. on Ukraine
“This will not stand,” the president said after Iraq invaded Kuwait, but no such fortitude has been evident in response to Iran’s continued aggression.
Apr 9, 2022
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  • Robert Satloff
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit in Beijing - source: Reuters
Articles & Testimony
West’s Weakness Led Putin into Ukraine—and Other Enemies Are Looking for Similar Signs
Moscow has provided a wake-up call about how actors like Iran interpret habitual demonstrations of U.S. inaction.
Apr 8, 2022
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  • Dennis Ross
Articles & Testimony
There’s a Better Way to Sell American Weapons
The United States should use enticements as well as sanctions to deter friends from buying Russian arms.
Mar 29, 2022
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  • Grant Rumley
  • David Schenker
Israeli and Arab foreign ministers, along with U.S. Secretary of State Blinken, at the Negev Summit - source: Reuters
Articles & Testimony
A New Regional Role for Israel, as Washington Shows Signs of Stepping Back
By participating in the Negev Summit, Arab states are signaling their appreciation for Israel’s status as both a local power and a unique interlocutor with the United States.
Mar 28, 2022
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  • David Makovsky
Hezbollah, Colombia, black cocaine
Maps & Graphics
In-Depth Reports
Hezbollah in Colombia
Past and Present Modus Operandi and the Need for Greater Scrutiny
A probe of the group’s commercial activities can yield insights on its Latin American operations, which in recent years have touched not only Colombia but also Peru, Chile, and Bolivia.
Mar 28, 2022
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  • Aurora Ortega
Brief Analysis
U.S. Public Diplomacy in Iran: Cutting Costs, Improving Impact
A more effective (and cost-effective) approach would give Iranians the tools they need to bypass regime monitoring, pare down low-impact television programming, and emphasize popular mobile apps.
Mar 21, 2022
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  • Arash Aalaei
  • Mehdi Khalaji
Brief Analysis
Don’t Drop Iran’s Revolutionary Guards from FTO List
On paper, removing the IRGC from just one of several U.S. designation lists would have few if any legal implications—but it's still a terrible idea.
Mar 21, 2022
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  • Matthew Levitt

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